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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.91, 1,748.87 and 588.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.91, 1,748.87 and 588.11 is: 882.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.91 : 1,748.87 = 588.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.91/1,748.87 = 588.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.91x = 1,748.87 × 588.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.91x = 1,028,516.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,516.25/1,165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.16

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